For the first time, a majority of the nation’s 200 largest not-for-profit senior living organizations have adopted social connectedness/resident engagement technologies. Just over half are […]
News Topic: Technology
LeadingAge Survey: Social Isolation a Top Challenge in Affordable Senior Housing
A recent survey found that most LeadingAge members who provide affordable senior housing have strong concerns about their residents’ social isolation in the coming months. […]
New CAST Case Study: Quick Telehealth Solutions
A new LeadingAge CAST case study explains how CAST Patron HumanGood, the sixth largest nonprofit senior living provider in the country, quickly implemented telehealth when […]
New CAST Case Study: EHR Captures Costs and Improves Care
Senior housing operator Stage Management sought an electronic health record (EHR) solution to improve incident management, record keeping, and communication at Golden Pond Retirement Community. […]
Pilot to Connect Affordable Housing Residents to Telehealth
While COVID-19 continues to be a challenge for older adults, a new pilot program will provide telehealth and internet access to low-income older adults in […]
Survey Finds Engagement Tech Grew in Importance
Senior living is looking at engagement technology with new eyes, according to a new survey by LeadingAge CAST Supporter iN2L. The percentage of senior living […]
CAST Case Study: Containing COVID-19 with Resident Engagement Tech
COVID-19 stayed under control at two continuing care communities, thanks to a digital engagement platform provided by LeadingAge CAST Supporter Caremerge, which supported the communities’ […]
The Future of Telehealth in Senior Living
The use of telehealth has increased substantially since the COVID-19 pandemic began, bringing innovative uses. Now, the question is whether this increased use will remain. […]
Thermal Imaging to Screen for COVID-19
Several LeadingAge Provider Members have inquired about temperature check and thermal monitoring systems to help screen residents, staff, and visitors for fevers that may indicate […]
How COVID-19 and Technology Would Reshape our Future
The recent COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impacted the older, frailer, and other vulnerable populations that LeadingAge members across the nation care for, has had a […]